by Tax Watchdog | Aug 1, 2010 | In the News
Video Courtesy of KSL.com Property Values and Property Taxes In the midst of a sluggish economy, taxes are going up in many parts of Utah. It’s a perfect storm for property owners, especially in Salt Lake County. The cost of running government is forcing...
by Tax Watchdog | Jul 29, 2010 | Tax Alerts
Taxpayers are about to be finished paying off a bond. But, Sandy City wants to raise your taxes and keep you paying. Sandy City wants to renovate two recreation centers, but they don’t have the full $9 million needed. To make up the difference, Sandy wants to...
by Tax Watchdog | Jul 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
Rodger Hardy July 22, 2010 City officials are balking at the latest effort to raise more money for UTOPIA. Five cities that are part of the 11-city consortium attempting to bring fiber-optic cable to homes and business have formed a new entity, the Utah Infrastructure...
by Tax Watchdog | Jul 28, 2010 | In the News
Katie Drake July 27, 2010 Sandy residents could see a property tax decrease in 2012, but the city is hoping they won’t want one. The city is holding a truth in taxation hearing Tuesday, Aug. 3, to discuss shifting its current property tax levy from bond payments to...
by Tax Watchdog | Jul 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
July 21, 2010 Recent goings-on in Orem highlight some key points of what government should and should not spend money on. Last week the Utah Taxpayers Association held a rally in Orem to focus on problems it sees in the UTOPIA system and its funding. Meanwhile, the...
